About Bridgewater College

Founded in 1880, Bridgewater College. is a Private college. Located in Virginia, which is a city setting in Virginia, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,882 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Bridgewater College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 116 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Bridgewater College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate52%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range910-1110
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at BC are considered Selective, with ,28% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

82% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 49% were in the top quarter, and 17% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Bridgewater College.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
48%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
77%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
73%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
27%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
48%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
77%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
73%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
27%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    67 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    36 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    69 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    68 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    69 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    69 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    69 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    69 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

Bridgewater College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Bridgewater College?

35 Students rated Bridgewater College

Keshuana - 12/28/2023

Bridgewater College is a good college that is worth the price. You’ll meet great teachers, make good friends, and experience the fun college life. You will also learn a lot of new things and use them in regard to after you graduate. They have many resources that are free and available to all students.

Da'Shawn - 12/06/2023

It is unique, please visit to better influence or hinder your decision. It has its ups and it has its downs, but so does any college or university. Everyone is unique in their own preferences and what they have to offer. Who knows? Maybe you can be the one to change these ratings.

Meredith - 09/21/2023

Bridgewater is an unknown gem of a private college. Large amounts of financial aid make it more affordable than every state school in Virginia, and its location in the Shenandoah Valley surrounds you with a lot of culture and beauty. Class sizes are small and professors are looking to get to know every student. The student culture is fun and kind, and people will hold doors open for you. I genuinely love being here more than anywhere else.

Diana - 05/01/2020

My overall opinion of Bridgewater College is that the campus community is very well meshed together where almost everyone knows everyone. The class sizes are small and the professors are all willing to help you and know your name very well because of the class sizes. The academics are the reason we go to college and I believe that Bridgewater has great academics.

Bridgewater College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Bridgewater College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bridgewater College is 52%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    While academics are the reason that people go to college, they should not be the sole focus at college. Academics are important, but most often, students are able to put forth 1/2 the effort and gain the same results. I am not saying that students should slack off, but that they should put things into perspective and not stress over the last sentence of a research paper. I am a Chemistry and Spanish double major, and I have a 3.77 GPA. I am on the varsity soccer and swim teams, a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, tutor 4 times a week, and sleep at least 8 hours a night. As a senior, I spend less than 2 hours on homework a night. I have found that I am able to enjoy my college education fully, without stressing. I complete the work that is required with my best effort, but I do not stress about it and I allow myself to have time to relax and do other things as well. Academics are important, but college is about more than that. It is about developing who we are as people and preparing for the real world.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    My school was located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The size is the best thing about Bridgewater because it is easy to interact with professors and students. The average ratio of teachers to students is 1:14... the biggest class I had was 30 students. I find it easier to pay attention and concentrate when there are less people around and the professors learn each students name so it becomes personal and you can build relationships easily.

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe that Bridgewater College is a wonderful school and I'm glad I chose to attend here. For me, it is the perfect College, but if someone is looking for a large and busy city atmosphere then Bridgewater is not the place for them. It is a small, quiet campus and that is one of the many things that I love about it.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Bridgewater is a very small, close relationship community with exceptional academics and oppurtunities.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Bridgewater is known for its close-knit community and well rounded academics.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that academics are so difficult. The social events and getting to know so many people is the greatest thing and belonging to a varsity sport is awesome! I feel I belong more by being part of the tennis team, even though it is difficult with academics in the Spring months. I wouldn't have it any other way though.

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  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    In the winter it gets very cold and can be some what depressing unless you get out and stay involved. Fall and spring at Bridgewater are just a bout perfect, everyone is out an about and there is a lot to do. Just be open minded.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    We can bring our cars on campus. The campus is always clean. People drink A LOT! The classes are pretty small. I usually get the classes I want.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    everyone is really nice and helpful and willing to help in any way the can - be it by providing missed notes, or tutoring, or study sessions. everyone looks out for each other and if you need help you just need to ask someone else in the class

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I would consider the food to be the worst. It's not bad, but it could be a lot better. Also, the homework load is rediculous.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I think a person that likes a small college, would love to attend this school. As well as a person that is very friendly and homely. A person that would want balance in life would be very suitable for this college also. Bridgewater college belives in the "whole" person.

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

1,882

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

30%

Out-Of-State

68%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

70

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

90%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
68%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Bridgewater College receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 77% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$32,590

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,150

Books and Supplies

$11,920

Room and Board

45,660

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,592
$30 - $48K
$17,774
$48 - $75K
$18,008
$75 - $110K
$20,988
$110K & UP
$22,860

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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